Using the Taskbar Icon

The Printer Settings taskbar icon allows you to determine the status of the print cartridges and to adjust print settings such as default print quality and automatic two-sided printing.

1. Printer Settings taskbar icon

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

  1. Double-click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.

The Printer Properties dialog box appears.

  1. Select the available print options in the hp deskjet 9xx series screen.
  2. Click OK.

Changing Print Options in the Default Print Settings Dialog Box

  1. Click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.

The Default Print Settings dialog box appears. It allows you to change the default print quality and turn on automatic two-sided printing.

  1. Select the following options:
  1. Click anywhere outside the dialog box.

A dialog box appears advising that the selections made determine what print settings the printer will use when printing. If you don't want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me this message again.

  1. Click OK.

Locating the Warning Message Indicator

The Printer Settings taskbar icon appears at the end of the taskbar. The color and appearance of the icon indicate the status of warning messages.

Displaying Print Cartridge Warning Messages

  1. Select the Printer Settings taskbar icon to open the Default Print Settings dialog box.
  2. Click the Warning Information button.

The hp deskjet Toolbox is opened.

  1. Select the Warning Information tab to view warning messages about the print cartridge.
  2. Click Close in the top right corner of the Toolbox to exit.

See also:

Replacing Print Cartridges

Using Printer Settings Taskbar Icon Shortcuts

  1. Right click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.

A shortcut menu appears displaying the names of installed printers. A check mark appears next to the selected printer. You can select another printer from the menu to change the default printer.

  1. Choose one of these options:

See also:

HP Deskjet Toolbox